Ghosts of My Life by Mark Fisher – ferociously intelligent cultural insights | Essays

A sketch from the The Return of the 70s section of the book

Since his death in 2017, Mark Fisher has reputationally ascended to the status of dissident national treasure. His work as a leftist cultural critic continues to inspire the young in particular – Fisher murals adorn […]

Neneh Cherry Tells Snoh Aalegra About the Time She Got Reiki from Sia

Neneh Cherry Tells Snoh Aalegra About the Time She Got Reiki from Sia

Photo by Hamish Wirgman. The Swedish musician Neneh Cherry has been a fixture in alt scenes for the better part of four decades—during her early years as a member of punk outfits like The Slits, […]

“Stranger Things”: 10 more great Kate Bush songs

"Stranger Things": 10 more great Kate Bush songs

Though they had no idea as they were experiencing it, legions of “Stranger Things” viewers have been recently indoctrinated into a secular belief system that has already transformed millions of lives. The text that led […]

Good Pop, Bad Pop: An Inventory by Jarvis Cocker review | Autobiography and memoir

Soap in a box from the collection.

The first memoir from the former lead singer of Pulp would have been better titled A History of Jarvis in 100 Objects. That’s what it is: an illustrated guide to the things that make Cocker […]

CODA’s Troy Kotsur Recreates Iconic Movie Scenes

Sometimes an Academy Award is able to shine a light on a deserving artist that may not yet have had too much of the spotlight on them. That seems to be exactly what has happened […]

What Historical Adventures Could We See in NATIONAL TREASURE 3?

Ben Gates, his friends, and foes tunnel under Trinity Church in National Treasure. Could we see a National Treasure 3. Not according to Nicolas Cage.

Steal the Declaration of Independence—check. Kidnap the President of the United States—check. Uncover countless historical artifacts and treasures while restoring the family name and legacy—double-check. So, what’s Ben Gates going to do next? Over the […]